SPDIF noise in Ableton Live and Mix control questions

[VTM]

I was getting digital pops/clicks in Scarlett Mix Control, so first I verified that both my Torpedo Live and Mix Control were set to 48khz. Mix control was set to "internal" so I switched that to SPDIF and the noises went away.

I then opened Ableton Live Lite and made sure it was set to ASIO, lowered the buffer rate as low as it can go, and again made sure it was set to 48khz. Now the digital pops/clicks are back and Ableton crashed several times throughout the session. When I use the analog inputs on the Focusrite 6i6 there are no issues with Mix Control or Ableton.

Another problem I'm having when using SPDIF, is that I am not able to adjust the levels in Mix Control or Ableton. I can slide the faders wherever I want but the level is the same. Once again, I do not have this problem when using the analog inputs.

I'm also confused (this is in Scarlett Mix Control) regarding the buttons on top of the faders and the first row of buttons under the faders where you set the inputs. Isn't it redundant to have this option in two places in Mix Control? Apparently I am misunderstanding how buttons on top of the faders interact with the buttons below them.

I'm going to set up an account soon on the Ableton forum and post my questions there as well. I also need to revisit the tutorial and manual for the Focusrite Mix Control. In the meantime if anyone can help I would appreciate it!

[fretless]

what is your buffer setting now .. I would bump that up a little it usually fixes pops and clicks

[VTM]

what is your buffer setting now .. I would bump that up a little it usually fixes pops and clicks

I'm not sure, but I'll move it up and see what happens. Thanks!

[fretless]

one click up may do it , also for playback higher buffer settings don't matter because you are not tracking and there isn't any noticeable latency so you can go back and forth when either mixing or tracking to work with the hardware. IIRC running at 48k there is less latency but it might strain the system depending on the CPU and computer so lastly if you can't solve it with ASIO settings then try for kicks at 44.1

[VTM]

one click up may do it , also for playback higher buffer settings don't matter because you are not tracking and there isn't any noticeable latency so you can go back and forth when either mixing or tracking to work with the hardware. IIRC running at 48k there is less latency but it might strain the system depending on the CPU and computer so lastly if you can't solve it with ASIO settings then try for kicks at 44.1

The only options on the Torpedo SPDIF are 48 khz and 96. Can I still set Ableton and/or Mix Control to 44.1 when the Torpedo is at 48?

[fretless]

I don't know sorry .